...Laura J. Rautiainen; Anu H. Jansson; Mia Knuutila; Ulla L. Aalto; Annika Kolster; Hannu Kautiainen; Timo E. Strandberg; Kaisu H. Pitkala Introduction: Loneliness, social inactivity, and social isolation are intertwined concepts. When assessed separately, they indicate poor well-being, adverse...

... on the fear of loneliness in old age, a significant concern considering the socioemotional importance of close relationships in later life. Drawing from proactive coping theory, the study explores the association between fear of loneliness and aging preparation. This research aimed to investigate whether...

...Hairin Kim; Seyul Kwak; Yoosik Youm; Jeanyung Chey Introduction: Social isolation is detrimental to late-life health outcomes. Although objective social isolation is a major source of perceived loneliness, how different layers of social disconnection systematically constitute the subjective...

... year. Thus, it may be necessary for older adults to protect themselves by avoiding direct social contact and practicing social distancing for a rather long period of time. This may result in loneliness and social isolation because, for example, grandchildren cannot visit their grandparents. In turn...

... to persons or property resulting from any ideas, methods, instructions or products referred to in the content or advertisements. Social media Social networking sites Technology Addiction Social isolation Loneliness Aging Social isolation occurs when individuals lack true social engagement...

... the association between ICT use and psychological adjustment (i.e., psychological distress and sense of community [SOC]) among older adults depends on their loneliness levels. Methods: A representative sample of 738 Hong Kong SAR Chinese older adults aged 60 years or older (56% female) was interviewed in 2017...

.... 2019 Quality of life Physical activity Social support Loneliness Mediation analysis Over the last decades, a demographic shift in the human population has been identified worldwide [ 1 ]. Whereas birth rates are drastically decreasing in industrialized countries, life expectancy...

... of psychosocial function among older adults. Objective: In the present study, we examined cohort differences in key components of psychosocial function, including subjective age, control beliefs, and perceived social integration, as indicated by loneliness and availability of very close others. Methods: We...

...Anthony D. Ong; Bert N. Uchino; Elaine Wethington Increasing evidence suggests that perceived social isolation or loneliness is a major risk factor for physical and mental illness in later life. This review assesses the status of research on loneliness and health in older adults. Key concepts...

.... Objective: The current study examined associations between measures of social networks (including contact with friends/family, marital status and living arrangement), feelings of loneliness and social support, and a range of cognitive outcomes. Methods: Social network, loneliness and support data were...

... to be overcoming loneliness, relieving stress, and raising feelings of control and self-efficacy. Possible negative consequences could be misuse of personal data as well as the distribution and uncritical adoption of potentially harmful information via online communities. Discussion: The potential of social media...

...Pirkko E. Routasalo; Niina Savikko; Reijo S. Tilvis; Timo E. Strandberg; Kaisu H. Pitkälä Background: Emotional loneliness and social isolation are major problems in old age. These concepts are interrelated and often used interchangeably, but few studies have investigated them simultaneously thus...

... and voluntary activities of everyday life. Results: Path models indicated that a high level of OTV was associated with a decreased competence in everyday activities and was indirectly linked, through competence, with lower well-being and greater loneliness. With competence level controlled, a high level of OTV...